Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
One juvenile shot, another arrested in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One juvenile is hospitalized and another is in custody after a shooting just after 7 p.m. last night in Kalamazoo. The victim is in stable condition and authorities have n...
Mar 06, 2025
Stadium Drive ramp closes Monday as US-131 bridge replacement in Kalamazoo resumes
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A multi-year construction project to rebuild the US-131 bridges over KL Avenue and the Amtrak rail in Kalamazoo resumes this coming Monday. The three-year, $24 million pro...
Mar 06, 2025 (courtesy Michigan Department of Transportation)
One ramp to be removed, streets to be widened as part of U.S. 131 and West Main Street project
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Major changes are coming to the U.S. 131 intersection at West Main Street/M-43 in Oshtemo Township this spring, and the Michigan Department of Transportation is hol...
Mar 05, 2025 Violka08 / Depositphotos.com
2025 Home & Garden Expo this weekend in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The 2025 Home & Garden Expo will be held this weekend at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center. The event is being presented by the Home Builders Association of Western Mic...
Mar 05, 2025
Housing Resources Inc holding annual 5K Walk to End Homelessness March 22
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Housing Resources Incorporated's annual 5K Walk to End Homelessness is coming up on Saturday, March 22. The fundraiser will go from Homer Stryker Field along the Kalamazoo...
Mar 05, 2025
Kalamazoo County board moving ahead with plans for youth sports facility
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County board has voted to move ahead with plans to build a new youth sports facility, by giving initial approval for plans to finance it. That involves stagi...
Mar 05, 2025 Possible layout for a new youth sports complex in Kalamazoo (courtesy Discover Kalamazoo)
AUDIO: Portage community raises over $20,000 for hit-and-run victim
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Portage community has rallied behind Walgreens employee TJ Day, who was hit and injured while riding his bicycle home from work just before 11 p.m. February 18. His sist...
Mar 05, 2025 Pictures of Money / CC
AUDIO: Kalamazoo Growlers to have "Scat Dog" this season
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Growlers baseball team will have a one-thousand calorie hot dog available this season. Team owner Brian Colopy says the "Scat Dog" will have a chocolate cake...
Mar 05, 2025
Orientation today for KPS kindergartners, preschoolers
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Today is a big day for young parents in Kalamazoo, and children getting ready to start their educational careers. Orientation sessions will be held at all 17 elementary sc...
Mar 05, 2025
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County board finalizes hotel purchase for homeless shelter
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo County has finally closed on a hotel purchase for a new transitional family shelter for the homeless. County Housing Director Mary Balkema announced the good new...
Mar 05, 2025
